New Israeli Settlement Established in Strategic West Bank Location
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The first families moved into the new Israeli settlement of "Shalem" in northern Samaria on Sunday, 21 years after previous settlements in the area were evacuated. The establishment is part of a plan to build 19 new settlements in the region, with an official ceremony to follow. The settlement is located in a strategically important area, and permanent structures are planned after temporary housing is in place.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The new Israeli settlement of "Shalem" in northern Samaria welcomed its first families on Sunday.
- This establishment marks a return to the area 21 years after previous settlements were evacuated.
- Shalem is the ninth of 19 planned settlements under the "Connection Plan" in northern Samaria.
- The plan is a joint initiative of the Shomron Regional Council, Amanah, and the Settlement Division.
- The settlement is located in a strategically important area near the biblical city of Shalem.
The first families of the "Shalem" settlement in northern Samaria, established 21 years after the evacuation of settlements like Homesh, entered their new homes on Sunday. The move precedes an official "aliyah la'kara" (groundbreaking) ceremony scheduled for Sunday afternoon, attended by government ministers, Knesset members, representatives from the Amanah movement, and Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council.
Shalem is the ninth settlement founded under the "Connection Plan," a joint initiative by the Shomron Regional Council, Amanah, and the Settlement Division. The plan aims to establish 19 new settlements in northern Samaria, supporting the council's goal of expanding the population in the region. The establishment of Shalem follows a year after the political-security cabinet approved its advancement, spearheaded by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The settlement is situated in a location identified in planning documents as strategically important in northern Samaria, near the presumed site of the biblical city of Shalem. Currently, families are housed in temporary structures, with plans for infrastructure development and the construction of permanent buildings in the future.
Speaking at the site, Yossi Dagan expressed his emotion, stating, "21 years ago, they destroyed and expelled us from Homesh, Sa-Nur, Ganim, and Kadim. 21 years later, we have returned." He added that the "Connection Plan" involves building 19 new settlements in northern and central Samaria, emphasizing their role as pioneers for the Jewish people and future generations.
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